Biography
A Scottish Christmas brings together three renowned traditional musicians: Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway. Bonnie Rideout is a celebrated fiddle player known for Her Scottish roots and extensive involvement in Celtic music circles. Maggie Sansone, often called the queen of hammered dulcimer, leads Maggie’s Music and maintains an active performance and schedule page at maggiesmusic.com. Al Petteway is acclaimed for his fingerstyle guitar work and thoughtful collaborations. The trio blends fiddle, hammered dulcimer, and acoustic guitar to perform authentic Scottish and Celtic Christmas repertoire.
Discography Highlights
Key credits include the 1996 collaborative album A Scottish Christmas, produced under Maggie’s Music (MM215), featuring Bonnie Rideout, Maggie Sansone, and Al Petteway. Each artist has an extensive solo and collaborative catalog beyond this release, with multiple projects that celebrate traditional music, storytelling, and instrumental virtuosity. Expect seasonal favorites, instrument-led melodies, and intimate arrangements that honor historical tunes while inviting contemporary listeners to their soundscape.
Upcoming Tour Information
As of the latest information, 2025 tour dates for the trio have not been widely verified. Fans should monitor official channels for Maggie Sansone, Bonnie Rideout, and Al Petteway for the most reliable updates. Notable activity and related performances occur through Maggie Sansone’s performances at venues like Rams Head On Stage and other North American engagements in subsequent years. Secure your seats early when new tour announcements surface, and stay tuned to venue pages for local show details.
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